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The Royal Bank of Scotland has released a report that has revealed Edinburgh and Glasgow as the two most expensive cities in the UK to be a student.
NUS Scotland calls on the Scottish Government to “follow through” on their commitment to increased student support after the Royal Bank of Scotland releases report that shows Scottish cities are less affordable for students than London.Written by Lauren Chedgy
August 21, 2023 -
“Invaluable”: NUS Scotland’s Think Positive student mental health project publishes its impact report.
The report found that 100% of participants said they would recommend the Student Mental Health Agreement project, whilst 83% said that taking part ensured that student mental health remained a key priority for the institution and students’ association.Written by Lauren Chedgy
August 03, 2023 -
“A huge win for students”: Scottish Government creates student mental health and wellbeing transition fund to retain mental health counsellors in colleges and universities for 2023/24.
The £3.21 million was announced after months of rallies, petitions, and letters to ministers by students.Written by Lauren Chedgy
July 14, 2023 -
“An opportunity for radical change”: Scottish Government announces plan to create a new funding model for universities and colleges.
Scotland’s students should be at the heart of designing a new funding model for higher and further education says NUS Scotland President, Ellie Gomersall.Written by Lauren Chedgy
June 28, 2023 -
NUS Scotland President calls on Labour to retain free tuition in Scotland after Starmer u-turn
UPDATE: We have since received a response from Scottish Labour and we are pleased to confirm that they are still committed to maintaining free tuition in Scotland. NUS Scotland President, Ellie Gomersall, has called on the Scottish Labour Education team to retain free tuition in Scotland after Labour leader... -
NUS Scotland President writes to Scottish Government following u-turn on £46 million pledge to education.
Students warn Scottish Government not to overturn commitments made to students after Yousaf announces review of SNP manifesto. Ellie Gomersall, NUS Scotland President, has written to Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth, and Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey, demanding that the Scottish Government recommit to...Written by Lauren Chedgy
May 04, 2023 -
Revealed: over a fifth of international students in Scotland have experienced homelessness during their studies
A NUS Scotland survey of 1281 international students has found that they are significantly more likely to experience homelessness than home students.Written by Lauren Chedgy
April 24, 2023 -
Helping Students Thrive: NUS Scotland’s Think Positive project launches campaign coproduced with students to tackle mental health stigma in colleges and universities
The #HelpingStudentsThrive campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges students face due to managing mental ill health whilst studying, as well as how institutions can better support them.Written by Lauren Chedgy
April 17, 2023 -
Winners of NUS Scotland Awards 2023 announced!
The NUS Scotland awards are an annual celebration of the excellent work students’ associations, officers and staff do across Scotland. They are an opportunity to applaud the unsung heroes from the movement, whilst reflecting on the standout stories and achievements of the past year. They are a great opportunity to...Written by Lauren Chedgy
April 12, 2023 -
All policies proposed at NUS Scotland Conference PASSED and have now become official NUS Scotland Policy
NUS Scotland have announced that all policies proposed to NUS Scotland Conference 2023 have passed, including all of the amendements added during the discussion at conference. All are now official NUS Scotland policy.
